‘Don’t get booed’: Inside story of how Swann saved Lions
When Greg Swann arrived at the Brisbane Lions he was warned: ‘You’ll know if you’ve done a good job when we come out to play and don’t get booed’. This is how he transformed the club.
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The night Adelaide started to believe again
It’s official — Adelaide is a contender again. Matt Turner delves into the Crows’ win over Brisbane Lions, hailing it the club’s best in almost eight years.
‘Wait, what?’: Uproar over AFL high shots
Two of the Brisbane Lions’ biggest names suffered head injuries on Friday, but what happened next surprised those watching on.
Premiers are ‘underdogs’
The coach of the AFL’s reigning premiers has handed the in-form Adelaide Crows a massive compliment.
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‘Pretty special’: Lions detail shows class
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‘It made life suck’: Draft snubs that lit a fire in mid-season pick
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Forwards to make timely return for Lions
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Revealed: What Scott told Lions star after prelim final heroics
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